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Paper Lantern DIY- Kalia's Nursery- The Details

When I first saw this craft in Martha Stewart's Living, Kalia was in the womb (kicking away, everyday, all day long... ) I saved the magazine and then added it to her nursery board on Pinterest when I saw it online.

I finally sat down to make one (only a year later after first seeing it ;) If only I had realized how easy it was... I am using this for parties from now on!

I have never seen it on a blog or actually done, so I was a little intimidated, as my definition of easy and Martha Stewart's definition of easy, are NOT the same.

I finished this project in less time than it took me to finish one glass of wine and an episode of The Office. It was so, so, simple!P.S.- A-not-so-secret tip of mine: Wine + Crafting = you do not mind if it comes out crooked!

I just adore the way it came out. The circles are a light pink and look great both lit and unlit.

Has a soft light at night that is perfect for bedtime reading!

The precut tissue paper circles come in a pack of 6 colors, I cannot wait to do more of these for parties. Although I used it as a light in her nursery, I think it would look great at parties, baby showers, weddings, etc.

Best of all, Kalia LOVES the light, she points at it all the time, she is so cute!

The night picture also shows another DIY for Kalia's room that I will share later.

Although I found this in Martha Stewart Living, I will count it towards my Pinterest Project since I later pinned it!

i am just curious as to what size the lantern is?? i am planning on making a couple of these (in different sizes) for my babies nursery.. with a few changes (i plan on putting remote controlled led lights in mine, so i dont have all the cords)

I am assuming you can do the same on a lamp? I have a couple of lamps that are very boring but instead of buying new ones I've been wanting to do some crafty with them. I guess I could just do the exact same thing over the fabric that's already on the shade... But instead of tissue paper I'm thinking fabric.

Ooooh me likey! Crooked? I don't see it at all, I see gorgeous! I think I would make one slight change...out of necessity. I'd use some kind of glue, light enough not to compromise the tissue but strong enough to hold up, especially if I'm putting a light kit inside. I fear the heat from the light and atmosphere will affect the adhesive on the double sided tape over time. I live on a tropical island and have had black and white prints (no frame, so they're very light), mounted with double sided tape just fall off the wall...darn this heat sometimes!

Awesome job though and who can go wrong with Martha? Love her!

P.S. I really like your daughter's name! Is it pronounced Kay-lee-uh or Kah-lee-uh? Either way, it's very pretty and Kalia Alice is a great combo.

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